2010 Porsche GT2

What is this car? A $240,000 Porsche 911, with 516lb ft and 611bhp. The Porsche GT2 RS the quickest 911 ever to leave the manufacturing facility. Its sole purpose seems to be getting each and every Porsche customizer out of business. Technical highlights? The engine is similar to the 997 GT2 (that is no longer made), but operates distinctive turbochargers, brand new intercoolers, brand new pistons and a brand new engine management system to run 1.6 bars of boost, over the last automobiles 1.4 bar. Claimed overall performance is of the what-the-hell range with 0-62mph in 3.5sec, 0-100mph in 6.8sec and a Ring lap of 7min 18sec.  

The chassis is generally a bit up-rated Gt3 RS, and that is a quite reliable foundation. You will find a few changes to suit this turbo application and for even better response the rear axle has more solid linkages than the Porsche GT3 RS. Aerodynamically, it’s very similar to the Porsche 997 GT2, but operates a brand new splitter, new rear diffuser and an extra gurney on the back side. Does not sound like very much, but it practically has almost as much downforce as the Porsche GT3 RS.  

What is it like to drive this GT2? Comedy quick. We jumped out of a brand new Porsche Cayman S into this new GT2 and, at very first, wondered what the fuss was all about. Being turbocharged, it does not make much sound and it’s so easy to drive at low speed, rides so well, that you treat it just like any usual 911. The fixed buckets are identical to the GT3 RS’s, the dash is plain 911, there’s far less induction noise than you get in the typically aspirated vehicles. It’s actually all a little unsatisfactory until you open up the tap in 3rd and the car drags the horizon on to your fore head.  

There’s no PDK option, only a solid, short throw manual transmission. The clock would have anyone imagine that a Porsche Turbo S is quicker to 62 and also as fast to 100mph, however, as ever, the clock lies. This vehicle is different-world fast to the Porsche Turbo S. And obviously it is a challenge for the drivers. No other turbo-charged 911 comes near to providing the chassis balance that this automobile does .  

You turn, it really grips, the engine lunges, the front axle grips even more, and then the outrageous traction force takes over on the exit of turns. The steering is stunning. Drive it fast, use its possibilities for a handful of mins and you need to back away before the numbers get silly. The traction and balance management calibration is really a masterstroke: it is possible to employ so much of the overall performance, so much of the time. It’s freakishly comfortable as well. Occasionally a small speed bump solicits a creak from these rear rose joints, or else it rides no more harshly than a Carrera on sports suspension.  

Exactly how does it really compare? It is faster, much more useable and also far less expensive than a Ferrari 599 GTO . But then it doesn’t really feel as special, is not lathered in as much carbon and is actually virtually mute in comparison to the musical Fandango. Neither the Lamborghini LP670 SV or Bentley Continental GT are as fast or as able. But once again they both trounce the Porsche GT2 RS for sheer drama.